How to dreadlock like a pro.

1. Wash your hair. Yes, you heard me, wash your hair.

2. Separate your hair into a grid, each square containing a lock of hair.

3. Proceeding from back to front, take a strong comb and back-comb each of these locks until nice and dready.

4. Rubber band each of these new dreads (not to be taken out for at least a week).

5. Sleep on your very sore scalp (Don't worry, it's gone in the morning).

6. Rehearse an explanation of your reasons for getting dreadlocks because no doubt every single person you know will question your mental stability.

7. Also rehearse comebacks for all of the jerks who will take pride in insulting your new hairstyle.

8. Build up a willpower. This willpower should be able to deflect all doubts in your mind about taking out your dreadlocks (believe me, there's lots of this).

9. Enjoy! Some people will compliment you!